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1 trivia quiz  The Cycles of China coolicon
The Chinese have always thought of life in cycles, and in Chinese history it seems that this belief is true; with the rise and fall of dynasties there was always a rise and fall in culture. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on Imperial China!
Average 15Q
591 plays
Apr 17 07
dijonmustard
2 trivia quiz  Chinese History: Fall of the Ming icon
The Chinese Ming Dynasty, which rose in 1368, began its decline in the late 1590s and finally met its end in 1644. These questions relate to this decline ... How did one of the great Chinese dynasties meet its end?
Difficult 10Q
552 plays
Oct 10 02
thejazzkickazz gold
3 trivia quiz  Macau: A Long And Colorful History icon
The colony of Macau has had an interesting history, from desolate beginnings to its present status of special administrative region of China. Ten questions on Macau. Good luck.
Tough 10Q
264 plays
Feb 27 02
Ikabud
4 trivia quiz  Communist China icon
This is a quiz about China after the founding of the People's Republic in 1949.
Tough 10Q
393 plays
Mar 05 07
MaoZedong
5 trivia quiz  Chinese History Part I
Test your knowledge of Chinese history - This is a quiz designed to test your knowledge of Chinese history. It is designed for your entertainment and insight so please have fun and hopefully learn something! Have fun!
Difficult 10Q
2553 plays
Feb 19 00
thejazzkickazz gold
6 trivia quiz  China: The Ming Dynasty icon
Probably the best known of all the Chinese dynasties, the Ming dynasty was a time of peace and prosperity, and can be rightly called China's "Golden Age".
Tough 10Q
438 plays
Aug 05 03
Lucy_Girl
7 trivia quiz  China's Civil War
A comprehensive, if non-chronological, quiz on the Chinese Revolution. Let me know what you think!
Average 15Q
756 plays
Dec 21 00
socratessoul
8 trivia quiz  Chinese Dynasties icon
For each question, some information is given about a certain dynasty. You must select the dynasty being referenced in each case. All names are given using the Romanized spelling system called 'Pinyin'. Enjoy.
Tough 10Q
1248 plays
Aug 02 00
thejazzkickazz gold
9 trivia quiz  Cultural Movements In Chinese History icon
China had its share of cultural movements in the 20th century. Are you familiar with them? If not, perhaps you can learn a thing or two. Have fun!
Difficult 5Q
978 plays
Sep 07 00
thejazzkickazz gold
10 trivia quiz  China : The Warring States icon
The Warring States Period (475-221 BCE) in China's history saw an epic struggle for supremacy between China's feudal states which ultimately culminated in the coronation of China's first emperor. See what you know about this great confrontation.
Very Difficult 10Q
342 plays
Feb 11 05
Findlay
11 trivia quiz  Dabbling in Chinese History icon
5,000 years of history ... Where to begin? Hopefully not a futile attempt, this quiz really only covers the last 100 years or so and not very well at that I'm afraid. Please enjoy despite such limitations.
Very Difficult 10Q
639 plays
Jan 12 02
thejazzkickazz gold
12 trivia quiz  General Chinese History icon
This quiz is on Chinese history. There are questions concerning ancient as well as modern facts. Some are basic, but some will be fairly tough for casual buffs --- so be forewarned. All the names are in the official Pinyin system.
Average 10Q
1149 plays
Oct 03 01
ensiform
13 trivia quiz  History of Chinese Communism 1949 Onwards icon
This is just a quiz about the history of Chinese communism. Have fun!
Average 10Q
414 plays
Apr 01 06
quizbowler1
14 trivia quiz  History of Modern China 1850-1949 icon
Brief quiz on the history of Modern China and the 38 years revolution. Most answers will be in Pinyin and not the old Wade Giles system (or so I hope!)
Tough 10Q
723 plays
Jul 11 01
minardifan
15 trivia quiz  The Opium Wars
Do you think you know about the Opium Wars? Take this quiz to find out.
Difficult 10Q
429 plays
Jun 21 02
arsalanrizvi
16 trivia quiz  Imperial Chinese History icon
This quiz deals with occurrences in China before the revolution of 1911. Have fun!
Difficult 10Q
492 plays
Aug 01 03
lujia
17 trivia quiz  General Chinese History 2 icon
Here's some more Chinese history from all eras.
Very Difficult 10Q
498 plays
Oct 06 01
ensiform
18 trivia quiz  China 1990-2003 icon
How much do you know about recent developments in China?
Difficult 10Q
387 plays
Feb 16 04
gpuyana
19 trivia quiz  Chinese History Part II icon
Follow up to the first Chinese History Quiz - This is a very difficult quiz, based on Chinese history. Try to see if you can nab a couple of these questions, and learn something about the 5,000 year history of China in the meantime. Enjoy!
Very Difficult 10Q
948 plays
Mar 22 00
thejazzkickazz gold
20 trivia quiz  China Queries
Do you know about China and her history? Partake if you so wish!
Difficult 10Q
447 plays
Mar 27 01
thejazzkickazz gold
21 trivia quiz  Short Chinese History Challenge icon
I hope you enjoy little quiz!
Very Difficult 5Q
459 plays
Jul 06 01
queenh
22 trivia quiz  Chinese History
Just some easy-peasy Chinese History ... Enjoy!
Tough 10Q
1032 plays
Jun 08 01
queenh
23 trivia quiz  Foreign Imperial Ports in China icon
This is a quiz about the so called "treaty ports" in China. China was forced to open these ports to international trade in the 19th century.
Difficult 15Q
288 plays
Jan 23 04
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Some sample questions from this category:

* The construction of the Great Wall of China (as it appears today) was completed during which Chinese dynasty?
* What was the name of the Chinese emperor who, in 221 B.C., unified China?
* The Mongol dynasty, which lasted from 1206 A.D. to 1368 A.D., was known as the ______ dynasty.
* In 1949, Chiang Kai-Shek and his military followers were forced onto Taiwan by the communists, led by Mao Tse-tung. What was the name of the political party led by Chiang?
* During the Ming dynasty, an Italian jesuit gained favor in the imperial court and led the way for other Christians to attempt to convert the Chinese people. What was his name?
* What was the name of the Chinese capital city during the Han dynasty?
* Everyone knows that Confucius is China's most revered philosopher. But can you name his most well known disciple, who supported government overthrow, if the emperor was not benevolent?
* Chinese people consider Li Bai and Tu Fu to be the two greatest poets in their history. During which dynasty did they write their poetry?
* The Han empire is split into the Former Han and the Later Han. A fifteen year interlude saw the usurping of the throne. What was the name of this usurper?
* This man was a long time advisor to Mao Zedung and was the Chinese Red Army leader from 1931. He served as head of state from 1975 to 1976, when he died. Who was he?
* During the Qin dynasty, books were burned. These books particularly included philosophical treatises and other related literature. The books of one school of philosophy were spared this treatment. Which school of philosophy survived unscathed?
* The Ming dynasty is considered the Chinese age of exploration. Name the eunuch who led seven expeditions between the years of 1405 and 1433 A.D. that reached all the way to Africa.
* The Manchus were able to conquer China by 1644, after which, the Qing dynasty was established. Who was the Manchurian chieftain that first united the Manchu state in 1586?
* Everyone knows it as 'Zen Buddhism'. But, prior to its arrival in Japan, it was thriving in China as which sect?
* Buddhism arrived in China from India around the 1st century A.D. The early Buddhists brought with them the scriptures known as the Tripitaka, or 'three baskets'. Which of the following is not a division of the Tripitaka?
* The Chinese and Japanese fought the first Sino-Japanese war from 1894 to 1895. The Chinese lost and following the war ceded several territories to Japan as per the terms of the Treaty of Shimonoseki. Which of the following was not a ceded territory?
* Over a thousand years after the end of the Zhou dynasty, four short works were selected out of the great mass of classical Chinese literature and called 'The Four Books'. Which of the following was not one of the books selected?
* Which dynasty is considered to contain the apex of Chinese poetical history, with poets such as Li Bai and Tu Fu extant?
* Which of the following dynasties was the last Chinese dynasty?
* What was the name of the brief dynasty of Wang Mang?

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